Two emergency debris removal contractors will join FCC Environmental on Friday to continue cleanup efforts for storm debris in St. Johns County.
AshBritt and TetraTech will pitch in to pick up debris from Hurricane Milton.
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St. Johns County explained that their services are specifically to support hurricane recovery efforts in the community.
The decision to bring in the emergency debris removal contractors was made after the county received a Major Disaster Declaration on Friday, Oct. 11, which makes it eligible for federal disaster assistance.
Debris removal assistance and emergency protective measures are covered 100% by the federal government for 90 days within the first 120 days after the hurricane.
St. Johns County residents are encouraged to move storm debris curbside as soon as possible.
Residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines to assist the county in its recovery efforts:
- Place storm debris in piles along the curb (not in the roadway) and at least three feet from utility boxes, mailboxes, poles, fire hydrants, and other obstacles.
- Bagged or containerized yard debris will be collected by your residential hauler on your regular yard waste collection day.
- Separate vegetation from all other storm-related debris such as construction debris and appliances.
- Normal household garbage, recycling, and bagged debris will be picked up on schedule by FCC Environmental. Please continue to follow your normal curbside collection schedule and guidelines.
- No chemicals or hazardous waste will be collected curbside. All hazardous waste may be brought to Tillman Ridge or Stratton Road Transfer Station for disposal during operating hours.
Any residents with issues or concerns can contact the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division at 904-827-6980 or SolidWaste@sjcfl.us.
Residents can also report issues, such as missed residential solid waste collection, through the Recycle Coach app or by submitting a service request through the SJC Connect app.
For more information about storm debris, collection schedules, and the curbside collection guidelines, go to www.RecycleStJohns.com.